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Where did this thing even come from my tank is 8 months old, I did start with some live rock but this is the first time ever seeing this thingYep. Stomatella. Great little detritivores (also may eat certain types of algae).
Where did this thing even come from my tank is 8 months old, I did start with some live rock but this is the first time ever seeing this thing
They’re herbivores, they will destroy most algae. They’re also interesting to watch as they actually stretch out and stand up to get a better view of things… or to spluge. They spluge a lot.Yep. Stomatella. Great little detritivores (also may eat certain types of algae).
They usually live under and in your rocks and only come out at night. Occasionally you’ll see them during the day, but they’re pretty elusive. That said, if you see one, you’ve probably got fifty. There are several different types, there’s a jet black one with a white little shell part that’s actually quite pretty.Where did this thing even come from my tank is 8 months old, I did start with some live rock but this is the first time ever seeing this thing
I’ve never put one in my tank either. After 7 months I saw one big one. A month later I have 2. Same thing happened to me lolWhere did this thing even come from my tank is 8 months old, I did start with some live rock but this is the first time ever seeing this thing
Pretty cool. I’m glad they are a good find lolThey usually live under and in your rocks and only come out at night. Occasionally you’ll see them during the day, but they’re pretty elusive. That said, if you see one, you’ve probably got fifty. There are several different types, there’s a jet black one with a white little shell part that’s actually quite pretty.
Lol I was like what in the world is this thing. Wild how for 8 months I’ve never saw itI’ve never put one in my tank either. After 7 months I saw one big one. A month later I have 2. Same thing happened to me lol
I would say you have a lot more surprises coming your way, especially if you spend time watching your tank at night with a flashlight. Snails, worms, urchins, starfish, crabs, shrimp, tunicates, sponges, all come in on that rock.Lol I was like what in the world is this thing. Wild how for 8 months I’ve never saw it
I agree. I had bought live rock and 6 months later saw a pencil urchin the size of a quarter toppled all of my upper rock work.I would say you have a lot more surprises coming your way, especially if you spend time watching your tank at night with a flashlight. Snails, worms, urchins, starfish, crabs, shrimp, tunicates, sponges, all come in on that rock.
Lol pretty cool as long as you find a good hitchhikerI agree. I had bought live rock and 6 months later saw a pencil urchin the size of a quarter toppled all of my upper rock work.
So yup. keep an eye out at night. You never know who's out and about playing.